$A$ boat goes $6\, km$ upstream and back again to the starting point in $2\, hours$. If the velocity of the stream is $4\, km/hr$,what is the speed of the boat in still water? (in $km/hr$)

  • A
    $6.5$
  • B
    $7.5$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    $8.5$

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